1600-1700

  • 1602

    Dutch east India company is founded
  • Gunpowder plot

    Attempted murder and treason
  • Henry the fourth is assasinated

    Henry was assasinated by a Roman Catholic
  • Haven for Catholics

    Maryland is said to be a haven for Roman catholics
  • The short parliament

    Parliament denies Charles funds
  • Plague of London

    A total of 100000 deaths in one year
  • Religious freedom

    William penn grants religious freedom
  • Bank of England

    Bank of England is founded and becomes center for man private banks